Aaron Smith is a New Zealand rugby union player. As a halfback, Aaron Smith played for the Highlanders in Super Rugby, becoming the club’s all-time top player and playing for Manawatu in the ITM Cup. He is New Zealand’s most capped defender with 117 caps.
Aaron Smith played for New Zealand’s Maori in 2010 and was first selected to the All Blacks in 2012. He was a key member of the 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team.
- 1 Aaron Smith’s Biography
- 2 Aaron Smith’s Nationality
- 3 Aaron Smith’s Net Worth
- 4 Where is Aaron Smith from?
- 5 How old is Aaron Smith?
- 6 Aaron Smith’s Height & Weight
- 7 Aaron Smith’s Career
- 8 Aaron Smith’s Marital Status
- 9 Aaron Smith’s Family & Siblings
- 10 Why is Aaron Smith famous?
- 11 Aaron Smith’s Children
- 12 Aaron Smith’s Social Media
Aaron Smith’s Biography
Aaron Smith is a New Zealand rugby union player. As a halfback, Aaron Smith played for the Highlanders in Super Rugby, becoming the club’s all-time top player and playing for Manawatu in the ITM Cup. He is New Zealand’s most capped defender with 117 caps.
Aaron Smith played for New Zealand’s Maori in 2010 and was first selected to the All Blacks in 2012. He was a key member of the 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team.
Aaron Smith made his Manawatu debut at the age of 19 in the 2008 Air New Zealand Cup, making several appearances as a backup to Turbo. These include his historic 25-24 win against Canterbury in the first leg and his 38-38 draw against Waikato in the third leg.
In the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup, Aaron Smith established himself as Manawatu’s inaugural center defender, starting all 13 games of the season and scoring his first try for the national team. He continued to start the 2010 ITM Cup, establishing himself as one of the top center defenders in the competition and earning a Super Rugby contract.
In the 2011 ITM Cup, Aaron Smith continued his development and had a successful season. He scored five tries and helped a growing Manawatu team reach the championship f inal. Aaron Smith was drafted into the Blues’ wide-ranging training squad for the 2010 Super 14 season, but he never appeared in a game with the Oakland-based team.
Aaron Smith signed with the Highlanders for the 2011 Super Rugby season. The Highlanders were coached by Jamie Joseph, who had previously coached Aaron Smith in New Zealand’s Maori. Aaron Smith had a successful debut season, making 12 appearances, including three starts, defeating Sean Romans as a substitute for centre-back (and All Blacks) Jimmy Cowan.
Aaron Smith became New Zealand’s all-season scrum-half during the 2018 season, breaking Justin Marshall’s long-standing record on 17 November 2018. Aaron Smith was named in the starting line-up for the game against Ireland, despite an ongoing battle with TJ Perenara. Aaron Smith failed to put in a record-breaking performance and the All Blacks lost 9-16. In March 2021, New Zealand Rugby announced that Aaron Smith had signed a new deal with the All Blacks, Highlanders and Manawatu, allowing him to remain in New Zealand until 2023.
Aaron Smith’s Nationality
Aaron Luke Smith is a New Zealand born in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Aaron Smith’s Net Worth
The actual net worth of Aaron Smith isn’t known but we know the All Blacks’ total player payout pool jumped by $70 million, from $121 million to $191 million. Hence, being signed to the All Blacks, we can say he is worth $191 million.
Where is Aaron Smith from?
Aaron Smith is from Palmerston North is a city on New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the New Zealand Rugby Museum displays sporting memorabilia, including vintage All Blacks uniforms.
How old is Aaron Smith?
Born on November 21, 1988, Aaron Smith is 34 years
Aaron Smith’s Height & Weight
Aaron Smith is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, or 171 cm and weighs 183 pounds or 83 kilos.
Aaron Smith’s Career
As a halfback, Aaron Smith played for the Highlanders in Super Rugby, becoming the club’s all-time top player and playing for Manawatu in the ITM Cup. He is New Zealand’s most capped defender with 117 caps.
Aaron Smith played for New Zealand’s Maori in 2010 and was first selected to the All Blacks in 2012. He was a key member of the 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team.
Aaron Smith made his Manawatu debut at the age of 19 in the 2008 Air New Zealand Cup, making several appearances as a backup to Turbo. These include his historic 25-24 win against Canterbury in the first leg and his 38-38 draw against Waikato in the third leg.
In the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup, Aaron Smith established himself as Manawatu’s inaugural center defender, starting all 13 games of the season and scoring his first try for the national team. He continued to start the 2010 ITM Cup, establishing himself as one of the top center defenders in the competition and earning a Super Rugby contract.
In the 2011 ITM Cup, Aaron Smith continued his development and had a successful season. He scored five tries and helped a growing Manawatu team reach the championship final. Aaron Smith was drafted into the Blues’ wide-ranging training squad for the 2010 Super 14 season, but he never appeared in a game with the Oakland-based team.
Aaron Smith signed with the Highlanders for the 2011 Super Rugby season. The Highlanders were coached by Jamie Joseph, who had previously coached Aaron Smith in New Zealand’s Maori. Aaron Smith had a successful debut season, making 12 appearances, including three starts, defeating Sean Romans as a substitute for centre-back (and All Blacks) Jimmy Cowan.
Due to his good performance at Manawatu, Aaron Smith from Ngati Kahungunu was selected by New Zealand’s Maori for the 2010 Centenary Series. He came on as a substitute against New Zealand Barbarians after Chris Smylie suffered a broken cheekbone, and started in historic victories against Ireland and England.
Aaron Smith made his 50th international test match in the final test against Wales on the 2016 tour alongside debutant Rock Brody Rhetaric. Aaron Smith lost the All Blacks’ haka leadership late in the season due to off-field controversy and fierce competition for seeding rights with TJ Perenara. Aaron Smith continued as a regular starter for the 2017 season, starting all three Test games against the traveling British and Irish Lions.
Aaron Smith became New Zealand’s all-season scrum-half during the 2018 season, breaking Justin Marshall’s long-standing record on 17 November 2018. Aaron Smith was named in the starting line-up for the game against Ireland, despite an ongoing battle with TJ Perenara. Aaron Smith failed to put in a record-breaking performance and the All Blacks lost 9-16. In March 2021, New Zealand Rugby announced that Aaron Smith had signed a new deal with the All Blacks, Highlanders and Manawatu, allowing him to remain in New Zealand until 2023.
Aaron Smith’s Marital Status
Aaron Smith is married Teagan Voykovich his long-time girlfriend whom he engaged in 2019 and got married in January 2021.
Aaron Smith’s Family & Siblings
Aaron Smith is the son of Bridget Smith and Wayne Smith. Unfortunately, there is no information about the family and siblings of Aaron Smith as he hasn’t shared any information about them but we know he’s also building his own family with his wife as it’s known that they welcomed a son in 2019.
Why is Aaron Smith famous?
Aaron Smith made headlines for a matter unrelated to rugby. He was discovered having sex with a woman in one of the airport restrooms at Christchurch Airport. A mother and her husband who were at the airport with their kids broke the news. They said that the incident occurred on September 18, the day following the All Blacks’ test against the Springboks.
It was approximately when the squad had all gathered in the food court wearing their national attire. They entered a restroom cubicle after that, when “rhythmic tapping noises” could be heard. They said that what they were doing appeared apparent. After searching Teagan Voykovich, Aaron Smith’s girlfriend, they discovered that she had not been in the restroom with him. Although he found it amusing, his wife claimed that the more she pondered the situation, the more she wanted to express her anger.
Aaron Smith’s Children
Aaron Smith and his wife Teagan Voykovich have a son named Luka Fox Smith whom they welcomed in 2019. He is currently 4 years old hence he’s believed to be enjoying the love and affection of his parents at the moment while they train him.
There is nothing known about the son of Aaron Smith but looking at his age, it’s nothing new that they are trying to keep him away from the media until they find it appropriate to show him to the world.
Aaron Smith’s Social Media
On Instagram, Aaron Smith goes by the handle (@aaronsmith_1112) but appears not to be on the bird app Twitter as there is no handle that could be linked to him.
Aaron Smith is very active on Instagram as he shares photos of his career and life as a father which is lovely seeing how he combine his job as a father and a rugby player who is gradually training his son by taking him along to some of his games and training hence it won’t be surprising is his son grows up to show more interest in the rugby game.
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